Thanks to the efforts of Clayton Nash and Kim Willis things are happening in
the World of Checker/Draughts and the ACF. According to Mr. Nash's BBS
posting there will now be a ACF Youth Tournament that will be held the
week-end before the ACF GAYP Nationals in Dublin,Ohio June 20-24th. Clayton
and Kim have offered their time to be the tournament organizers and
tournament referees. Also word has arrived from Mr. Josh Bricker of the
Dublin Hotel and Tourism Department that the City of Dublin has agree to
provide the ACF Youth Tournament with a free room for that week-end ! Many
thanks to the City Fathers for doing this for our youth. Any youth at hat
are interested can reach Clayton at: bazkitcase5@hotmail.com Clayton will be
in close communications with Kim Willis and any of you interested should
contact Clayton ASAP so they can know how to plan for this important event.

This morning I had an important phone conversation with one of our top ACF
supporters. As a result there is now money available for awards and some
prize money, etc. The youth of today who play Checkers/Draughts is the future
of our game and the future of the ACF. We need your contributions to make
this event a success and to encourage as many youth as possible to attend
and compete. More information will appear as the event develops. Your
support is critical, please help if you can. On another note I am
considering a reduced ACF membership for youth that will include the ACF
Bulletin being electronically sent. Price, etc. to yet be set. The ACF is
doing all it can to attract and keep the youth of today in this wonderful
game and in the ACF as life long members. Please feel free to contact me if
you have any questions millhone@wirefire.com